The WJCP is a high-quality, peer reviewed, open-access journal. The primary task of WJCP is to rapidly publish high-quality original articles, reviews, editorials, and case reports in the field of pediatrics. In order to promote productive academic communication, the peer review process for the WJCP is transparent; to this end, all published manuscripts are accompanied by the anonymized reviewers’ comments as well as the authors’ responses. The primary aims of the WJCP are to improve diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive modalities and the skills of clinicians and to guide clinical practice in pediatrics.